Get a Map, An Uncharted 2 Review
October 29, 2009 • written by Luke Earhart
Filed under A & E
The creator of Jak and Daxter and many other jewels, Naughty Dog, made a game called Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune in 2007 as a PS3 exclusive. Long since then people had thought that a sequel would be pretty awesome. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves greeted our store shelves on October 13th, and since I thought... Read more »
Worst Mall EVER
October 29, 2009 • written by Sarah Cohen
Filed under Community, Opinions and Views
Last weekend I discovered a sad truth: the Aiken Mall reeks of failure and abandonment. I walked into the mall expecting to find at least a minimal array of stores to shop in but, much to my dismay, I can count the stores in the mall on my hand. As if that wasn’t enough, there are only about ten other... Read more »
History of Halloween
October 29, 2009
Filed under Uncategorized
Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31. The day is often associated with the colors orange and black. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, pranks, reading scary stories, and... Read more »
A Tour to Remember
October 29, 2009 • written by Gregory Edison
Filed under Community, News, Student Life
“Why do you want to go?” This question started the informational meeting for Rick Gill’s, a teacher at North Augusta High School, second Europe trip. “To meet new people.” “To learn about different cultures.” “To see socialized healthcare in action.” The answers were varied; unfortunately... Read more »
Ring Ceremony Debates
October 29, 2009 • written by Chris Snider
Filed under Opinions and Views, Student Life
With the passing of another NAHS Ring Ceremony, many juniors were entranced and excited as they received their shiny new class rings: symbols that they are moving up in the world and on their ways to becoming adults. Or, did they really just get a bunch of overpriced and over-glorified pretty rocks... Read more »
Tennis Team Finishes Season
October 29, 2009 • written by Logan Smith
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The North Augusta High School Lady Jackets Tennis team had a good season, to say the least. With circumstances such as a new coach, a few injuries here and there, as well as TONS of double headers, the team finished up well with wins against Orangeburg Wilkinson twice, White Knoll twice, and Richland... Read more »
Looking to Relax? Take a Local Trip
October 29, 2009 • written by Katye Gilliland
Filed under Community, Features
With the holidays approaching rapidly and the economy creeping slowly out of a recession, families are in dire need of a vacation. Parents work hard day in and day out to provide for their families and we students slave away at school everyday to make them happy. A family vacation gives you a chance... Read more »
Living in the Past
October 28, 2009 • written by Frederick Grimm
Filed under Community, Features
This is a view of the church at the Living History Park. Over the weekend, history came alive at the Living History Park in downtown North Augusta. This annual event, known as Colonial Times, allows visitors to see what life in the past was really like. Attending Colonial Times is an experience like... Read more »
When are you too old to dress up for Halloween or trick-or-treat?
October 28, 2009
Filed under Opinions and Views, Photos, Student Life
Mrs. Johnson- "You can dress up whenever you want. Just please stop trick-or-treating after middle school." Officer Chavous- "I think you can dress up forever. If you are going to a party or trick-or-treating with a child." Sydney Seigler (left) 10th grade- "Once people get to... Read more »
Save the Drama for November 20th
October 27, 2009 • written by Autumn Busbee
Filed under A & E
Unless you’re involved in theater, you probably overlook the details that go into a single production. Although actors spend hours perfecting lines, emotion, and blocking (where they stand on stage,) there are behind the curtain measures being taken to ensue a hit production. The stage crew constructs... Read more »
